Description

1862 Confederate States of America $5 Banknote – T-39 Richmond Issue Civil War Currency (Perforated Cancel)

Description

Own a fascinating piece of American Civil War history with this 1862 Confederate States of America Five Dollar Banknote, issued by the Confederate States Treasury in Richmond, Virginia. Printed during one of the most significant periods in American history, Confederate currency remains highly sought after by collectors for its historical importance and distinctive designs.

This note is dated September 2, 1862, during the early years of the American Civil War (1861–1865). It features the impressive vignette of the Tennessee State Capitol at the top centre, with a portrait of C. G. Memminger, the first Confederate Secretary of the Treasury, positioned at the lower right. The reverse displays an ornate blue design with multiple denomination counters surrounding a large central numeral “V”, a striking feature that helped distinguish Confederate issues.

This example also features a perforated “CANCELLED” stamp running vertically through the note, indicating it was officially cancelled after the war. Cancelled Confederate notes are genuine historic issues and remain highly collectible, offering collectors an affordable opportunity to own an authentic piece of Civil War-era currency.

Printed on period paper with engraved details and manuscript signatures, this note is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by the Confederate States during the conflict.

Features

• Genuine Confederate States of America $5 Banknote
• Issued in Richmond, Virginia
• Dated September 2, 1862
• Civil War issue (T-39)
• Portrait of Confederate Treasury Secretary Christopher Gustavus Memminger
• Central vignette depicting the Tennessee State Capitol
• Attractive blue reverse with ornate denomination design
• Official perforated “CANCELLED” cancellation
• Hand-signed and serial numbered
• A wonderful addition to any collection of Civil War memorabilia, world banknotes, or historical currency

Condition

Presented in collectable circulated condition with folds, edge wear, staining, and handling marks consistent with its age and circulation. The note displays the expected perforated cancellation, which forms part of its historical character. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.

Why Collect Confederate Currency?

Confederate banknotes are among the most popular areas of American paper money collecting due to their direct connection with the American Civil War. Issued between 1861 and 1865, these notes were produced under increasingly difficult wartime conditions, often resulting in multiple designs, engravers, and printing variations.

The 1862 $5 (T-39) issue is particularly recognised for its attractive artwork and historical significance. Featuring the Tennessee State Capitol and a portrait of Christopher G. Memminger, the Confederacy’s first Secretary of the Treasury, it represents one of the classic designs of Confederate paper currency.

Although many surviving notes were officially cancelled following the collapse of the Confederacy, these examples remain authentic historical artefacts and are widely collected by numismatists, Civil War historians, and enthusiasts of American history. Their affordability compared to uncancelled examples makes them an excellent entry point into Confederate currency collecting.

This 1862 Confederate States of America $5 Banknote is a genuine and historically significant piece that would make an outstanding addition to any collection of world banknotes, American Civil War memorabilia, or historical numismatics.

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